The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for
targeting, delivering, and activating platelet-dependent vascular
occlusion agents. In particular, antibodies carrying platelet binding
agents are targeted to hyperplastic cells or tissues, such as the
vasculature of solid tumor masses; the platelet binding agent then binds
and activates platelets, which in turn bind and activate other platelets.
This process results in the formation of a platelet-mediated
thrombus-causing vessel occlusion.